Stephan Jung

This is how we’ll live tomorrow – Stephan Jung on innovation, AI and megatrends

Stephan Jung is one of the leading futurists and keynote speakers in the German-speaking world. The multi-award-winning entrepreneur, author, university lecturer, CEO of the InoventiQ Group and long-standing property expert combines global trends, artificial intelligence and transformation with concrete recommendations for action for businesses and executives.

He speaks about the major changes of our time – and, above all, about how companies, executives and industries can turn these into concrete opportunities and competitive advantages. His talks inspire confidence, remove mental barriers and equip the audience with immediately applicable tools to ensure their own future viability.

“The future is not a forecast, but a decision.”

Stephan Jung speaking topics

  • Courage for the Future – The Seven Levers for a Decisive Competitive Edge
  • Tomorrow’s Winning Trends – How Change Becomes a Competitive Edge
  • This Is How Transformation Works Today – Release the Mental Handbrake and Shape the Future

He is particularly well-suited to executive events, annual conferences, client events and trade association congresses, as well as events organised by banks, insurance companies, property firms, retail companies, small and medium-sized enterprises and public institutions.

“Trends open up opportunities – those who recognise them help shape the future.”

Stephan Jung’s career began as a retail manager. This was followed by roles as managing director of a €12 billion property fund and as president of the German Council of Shopping Places. Today, he is a sought-after innovation adviser on advisory boards, an honorary senator in the European Economic Senate, Vice-President for International Relations Europe at the Federal Association for AI Transformation, and a member of Faith Popcorn’s BrainReserve Pool in New York – America’s number one trend forecaster.

Stephan Jung was named one of the “TOP 100 European Speakers” by the HANDELSBLATT. He has spoken at venues including the European Parliament, the German Bundestag, UNESCO, the European Central Bank, UBS and Hilton. On the main day of the 2026 Ludwig Erhard Summit – described by ARD as the ‘German Davos’ – he delivered the closing keynote address entitled ‘The future is not a forecast, but a decision’.

ARD, the German Football Association and international companies draw on his expertise when it comes to genuine future-proofing. In 2026, his book Mut zur Zukunft became the first work by a German author to be included in the Arctic World Archive on Spitsbergen during a UNESCO ceremony.

Why should you book Stephan Jung as a speaker?

Stephan Jung highlights the trends that are transforming the economy and society – and how companies can turn these into tangible competitive advantages. His keynote speeches combine in-depth foresight, business experience and dynamic stage presence with tools that can be put to use straight away.

Wolfram Sauer's opinion on Stephan Jung

Stephan Jung manages to make the future tangible – with energy, clarity and genuine depth. His lectures are not only inspiring, but also provide concrete strategies for change and growth. Those who book him will experience a speaker who provides impetus, opens up new perspectives and sets change in motion.

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